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Greek Illyrian Bronze Hoplite Helmet w/ Art Loss Cert.

Mayan Polychrome Cylinder - 3 Lords in Jaguar Costumes

12th C. Indian Black Stone Stele - Parvati w/ Peahen

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Roman Bronze Ceremonial Incense Shovel (Batillum), Rams: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A well-preserved example of a batillum, a cast bronze shovel, in this case one made specifically for ritual use with incense. This example has

0073E: Roman Bronze Ceremonial Incense Shovel (Batillum), RamsEst. $2,500-$3,500

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Roman Bronze Balsamarium w/ Lid & Chains: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A heavy, cast bronze balsamarium, in excellent condition. The vessel has a tall, cylindrical body with a gently flared shoulder, a narrowed neck

0073F: Roman Bronze Balsamarium w/ Lid & ChainsEst. $3,000-$4,500Lot Passed

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Roman Glass Mosaic Flask - Published: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A beautiful and petite semi-opaque flask formed with multiple strands of near-colorless and opaque white glass. The vessel is comprised of a slight concave

0073G: Roman Glass Mosaic Flask - PublishedEst. $1,800-$2,500

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Roman Bronze Steelyard Weight - Bust of A Goddess: Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 30 to 50 CE. Quite a head-turner, a bronze steelyard weight cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process depicting a goddess, most likely Juno (Hera being the Greek

0074: Roman Bronze Steelyard Weight - Bust of A GoddessEst. $12,000-$18,000Lot Passed

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Gorgeous Roman Glass / Gold Necklace: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century BCE. A gorgeous necklace made from 28 ancient glass beads, some cylindrical, some seed-shaped, with a large triangular glass pendant wrapped in modern

0074A: Gorgeous Roman Glass / Gold NecklaceEst. $1,200-$1,700

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Roman White Agate, Carnelian, & Shell Necklace: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A collection of ancient Roman white agate (14), rock crystal (6), carnelian (20), and shell beads, on modern stringing with a modern clasp. The

0074B: Roman White Agate, Carnelian, & Shell NecklaceEst. $850-$1,300Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Strigil - Rare Form, Incised Decoration: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An elegant bronze strigil with a narrow, scooped blade that curves at a gentle right angle to a flattened handle that has an elongated loop at one

0074C: Roman Bronze Strigil - Rare Form, Incised DecorationEst. $3,000-$4,500Lot Passed

Huge Roman Glass Oinochoe - Elaborate Trail Handle: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A hand-blown oinochoe comprised of translucent pale green glass with a curvaceous silhouette characterized by a corseted body leading to an

0074D: Huge Roman Glass Oinochoe - Elaborate Trail HandleEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

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Huge 15'' High Roman Glass Vase: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A delicate, large, free blown translucent blue-green glass vessel. The neck and rim are from a different vessel, but the top of the original was

0074E: Huge 15'' High Roman Glass VaseEst. $2,000-$3,000

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Roman Tinned Bronze Mirror w/ Handle: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A pretty tinned bronze mirror with a cast bronze handle. The mirror has one highly polished face and a back with a series of incised concentric

0074F: Roman Tinned Bronze Mirror w/ HandleEst. $900-$1,400Lot Passed

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Roman Ceremonial Bronze Ladle with Gazelle Head: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A gorgeous example of a cast bronze ceremonial ladle with a round bowl and a long handle. The ladle - a simpulum or simpuvium - was used to make

0074G: Roman Ceremonial Bronze Ladle with Gazelle HeadEst. $800-$1,200

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Roman Bronze Cetus (Sea Monster) Handle: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A cast bronze handle for a chest or piece of furniture in the form of a curved, rising head of a sea serpent, an animal known as a cetus in the

0075: Roman Bronze Cetus (Sea Monster) HandleEst. $900-$1,400

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Rare / Important Roman Mosaic Glass Patella Cup: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE. A lovely mosaic glass vessel of a traditional form from the period, this patella cup presents a mesmerizing all-over pattern

0075A: Rare / Important Roman Mosaic Glass Patella CupEst. $6,000-$9,000

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Roman Bronze Stag with Nose Ring: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A cast bronze figure of a stag with an impressive set of antlers. The stag stands proudly on four feet, cast into two integral platforms, one at

0075B: Roman Bronze Stag with Nose RingEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

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Set of 10 Roman Bronze Medical Instruments: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An interesting group of ten Roman bronze medical tools showing the level of medical skill and technology almost 2000 years ago. Included in this

0075C: Set of 10 Roman Bronze Medical InstrumentsEst. $800-$1,200

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Large Roman Lead Sarcophagus Section w/ Sphinx: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE. A panel of a lead sarcophagus with a variety of motifs, the main one being a beautifully-rendered female sphinx. She sits between two spiral-shaped

0075D: Large Roman Lead Sarcophagus Section w/ SphinxEst. $2,800-$3,500Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Sleeping Boy or Eros: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A finely cast bronze attachment in the form of a sleeping boy or Eros, curled up in the fetal position on a rocky outcrop, resting his arm on his

0075E: Roman Bronze Sleeping Boy or ErosEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

Fine Roman Bronze Standing Eagle Figure: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A beautiful cast-bronze figurine of a standing eagle with a raised head turned to its left. Meticulous feather detailing on the head, chest, and

0075F: Fine Roman Bronze Standing Eagle FigureEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Votive - Sheep Form: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A rare example of a cast bronze sheep votive - sheep were not common subjects for Roman artisans. The sheep stands with its head cocked, turned

0076: Roman Bronze Votive - Sheep FormEst. $900-$1,400Lot Passed

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Bronze Roman Chariot Mount - Leopard and Swans: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A fabulous cast bronze chariot fitting with projecting swan heads rising in sinuous curves from each side, and capped by a fearsome leopard-headed

0076A: Bronze Roman Chariot Mount - Leopard and SwansEst. $4,000-$6,000

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Fine Roman Bronze Horse Figure: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A fine cast bronze statuette of a horse, depicted striding forward, with one leg raised as if caught mid-prance. The horse may have been modeled

0076B: Fine Roman Bronze Horse FigureEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

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Choice Roman Sidonian Glass Amphoriskos, Ex-Christie's: Roman Empire, Lebanon, Sidonian, ca. mid 1st to early 2nd century CE. A breathtaking amphoriskos, comprised of translucent aubergine glass, blown in a two-part mold (note the seam running down the

0076C: Choice Roman Sidonian Glass Amphoriskos, Ex-Christie'sEst. $3,500-$5,000

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Fabulous Roman Glass Beaker: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A beautiful, near-transparent beaker formed from an almost-colorless glass with only faint traces of pale-yellow coloration. The vessel is comprised of a

0076D: Fabulous Roman Glass BeakerEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Roman Bronze Applique w/ Head of Medusa: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A mesmerizing cast bronze applique in the form of the head of a gorgon, probably Medusa. In this example, she has a pouting, almost childlike face,

0076E: Roman Bronze Applique w/ Head of MedusaEst. $1,600-$2,200Lot Passed

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Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. These terms are applicable to all bidders, collectors and dealers alike. Your submission of bids in this auction constitutes your acceptance of these "Terms of Sale." 1. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. 2. This is an auction sale, not an approval sale. By bidding in this auction, the bidder personally guarantees payment. The auctioneer has final discretion in all matters. In case of dispute, the lot(s) in question may be resold. Lots will be sold in their numerical sequence unless the auctioneer directs otherwise. 3. HIGH and LOW ESTIMATES are provided for each lot for reference only. 4. No lots will be released / shipped until payment has been made in full. Payment (in U.S. funds) may be made via personal check or money order, via credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover), PayPal or Bank Wire Transfer. 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